1st Duke Of Suffolk Collection

Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, 1st Viscount Lisle (c.1484-1545). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis
FLO4645761 Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, 1st Viscount Lisle (c.1484-1545). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein from Facsimiles of Original Drawings by

Cardinal Wolsey resigning the Great Seal for the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, 1773. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey resigns as lord chancellor stripped of office by Thomas Howard

Sir William Butts, 1649. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Sir William Butts, 1649

Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, 1515, (1902). Mary (1516-1568) was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon

Banishment of Suffolk, . Artist: John Leech
Banishment of Suffolk, c1860, (c1860). William de la Pole, 1st Duke of Suffolk, (1396-1450) was banished for five years by Henry VI (1421-1471)

The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey, 1529 (1793)
The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, by the order of Henry VIII, demanding the Great Seal of Cardinal Wolsey, 1529 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, c1544, (1902). Brandon (c1484-1545) held various offices in Henry VIIIs royal household

Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, (1824). Artist: E Scriven
Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, (1824). Brandon (c1484-1545) held various offices in Henry VIIIs royal household

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"The Intriguing Life of the 1st Duke of Suffolk: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Tragedy" In the captivating world of Tudor England, one figure stands out among the rest - Charles Brandon, the 1st Duke of Suffolk. His story is a tapestry woven with political alliances, forbidden love affairs, and tragic endings. Born in 1484 to Sir William Brandon and Elizabeth Wingfield, Charles Brandon rose to prominence through his close friendship with King Henry VIII. Their bond was so strong that he became not only a trusted advisor but also married Mary Tudor, the king's sister. This union caused quite a scandal at court as it defied royal protocol. Throughout his life, Suffolk found himself entangled in various power struggles. In Cardinal Wolsey's resignation scene depicted in an artwork from 1773, we witness him receiving the Great Seal alongside Norfolk. The seal symbolized immense authority and responsibility within the realm. However, not all moments were filled with triumph for Suffolk. The murder of the Duke in 1450 portrayed by James William Edmund Doyle showcases a darker chapter in his life. It serves as a reminder that even those who wielded great influence were not immune to treachery and violence. Banishment was another fate that befell this enigmatic figure as shown by John Leech's illustration capturing Suffolk's exile from England. Such events highlight how quickly fortunes could change during this tumultuous era. The demand for power continued to shape Suffolk's legacy as seen when he joined forces with Norfolk to obtain Wolsey's Great Seal in George Cruikshank's artwork from 1529. These actions reveal their relentless pursuit of control over key positions within Henry VIII’s court. Suffolk’s involvement extended beyond politics; he played an active role during times of conflict too. George Cruikshank depicts Sir Thomas Wyatt attacking By-ward Tower while Suffolk himself led an assault on Saint Thomas's Tower in 1554.